18 Unique Baltimore Wedding Venues

Check out these charming and unique Baltimore wedding venues.

One thing I love about Baltimore is the unique charm of the city. Hence the nickname “Charm City”. With it, there are a number of unique wedding venues in Baltimore where you can say “I do”. Take a look at these 18 unique Baltimore wedding venues.

The Butterfly Room

The Butterfly Room doubles as the showroom for Sandtown Furniture, which is where the name comes from – butterfly joints used to adjoin two pieces wood and reinforce cracks. Natural light abounds in this space with a 260 guest capacity. Once the sunsets, the space transforms into a cozy, inviting reception to dance the night away. The Butterfly Room is located in Pigtown, minutes from Downtown Baltimore and the stadiums.

Mount Washington Mill Dye House

The Mill Dye House is a former cotton mill, built in 1810. For you history loving folks, it is the third oldest existing cotton mill in the US. It now serves as a wedding and event space. You can say “I do” in the private courtyard. Then transition into the main room where industrial charm abounds. With exposed beams, rustic brick, your guests will be awed. The Mill Dye House has the ability to accommodate up to 200 guests for dinner and dancing.

The Winslow

The Winslow, which once served as a factory for metal lithography, is a one of a kind Baltimore wedding venue! Perfect for couples wanting industrial charm with a modern flair. Natural light abounds in the Trainshed for your ceremony. Followed by dinner and dancing for up to 250 guests in the main room, which features exposed timber beams and a second floor mezzanine. The Winslow is minutes from downtown Baltimore and the stadiums.

George Peabody Library

The George Peabody Library is nothing short of breathtaking when you step inside. For real. The library boasts one of a kind architecture and quaint library feel. The Library is nestled in the heart of Mount Vernon, across the circle from the Washington Monument (no not the DC one, the Baltimore one!). Couples have many great hotels for their guest accommodations and to get ready the morning of. Celebrate in this one-of-a-kind library with up to 200 guests.

Baltimore Zoo

The Baltimore Zoo has a number of venues on the property you can choose from for your celebration, with the Mansion House being the most popular choice. For couples wanting their celebration to go beyond just the day of, your rental helps support the zoo with animal care, education programs and more. The best part? You can have animal ambassadors, like penguins, join you for cocktail hour and portraits!

Baltimore Museum of Art

For the couples who appreciate art and architecture, the Baltimore Museum of Art is the wedding venue for you. Fox Court, the museum’s main event space, will wow your guests with its ethereal coffered ceiling, elegant columns, and one of a kind lighting. The timeless architecture can be the backdrop of your outdoor reception before heading inside for dinner and drinks. The museum’s 180 guest capacity is perfect for any Baltimore celebration.

Evergreen Museum

Romantic elegance combined with rustic charm is how you can best describe the Evergreen Museum and Library. Nestled in the Loyola neighborhood north of downtown Baltimore. You can say “I do” outside in a serene, tree lined setting. Followed by drinks and hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour on the terrace. Dance the night away in the Carriage House featuring a brick facade and carriage doors. The Evergreen Museum also allows a limited number of tented receptions each year.

Accelerator Space

Accelerator Space in Baltimore combines industrial charm with a modern feel. Start your celebration in The Den followed by cocktail hour on the rooftop patio. And continue the celebration in the main event space, a blank canvas to bring your ideas to life. A favorite feature of the space? There are numerous windows and skylights for tons of natural light.

Penguin Room

The Penguin Room has worn many hats over the years, including a distribution center for Penguin Books (hence the name!). Now that it’s been lovingly restored, the Penguin Room serves as a wedding and event space. Located in Jones Falls Mill, you can celebrate with up to 200 guests in this charming industrial space that sits along the Jones Falls River.

Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park

Looking to have a ceremony on the water without leaving the city? Then the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park is just for you! Located on the water in Fells Point, the Frederick Douglass Maritime Park offers a welcoming and unforgettable experience for your guests. You can tie the knot on the Cardin Pier with the iconic Baltimore skyline as your backdrop. The head into this historic building to celebrate with your guests. With multiple indoor spaces to choose from, you can host events of any size.

The Garage at R House

An industrial blank slate, The Garage at R House is perfect for couples wanting to bring their creative ideas to life. Nestled in the Remington neighborhood north of Downtown Baltimore, the space is truly part of the community helping bring people together. With a 250 guest capacity, you can truly make the space your own for the celebration of the year.

For smaller celebrations

You might be saying “well this is great Nicole but I’m having a smaller celebration”. Well, keep on reading! Just because you are having a smaller celebration, doesn’t mean your event has to lack in character and charm. Keep reading for unique Baltimore wedding venues for your intimate celebration.

These spaces also make a great location to host a rehearsal dinner before your Baltimore wedding celebration.

The Loom

Nestled in the Hampden-Woodberry neighborhood of Baltimore, The Loom is the perfect venue for couples mixing old and new. Celebrate with up to 120 guests in their light-filled main event space. The venue’s secret gem is the built-in 360 degree, speakeasy vibe of a bar. Couples can wrap up the night in the courtyard around the fireplace, or use it as a cigar lounge during the celebration.

Heron Room

A sister venue to The Penguin Room, The Heron Room also backs up to the Jones Falls River. It is not uncommon to spot a heron off the space’s balcony. You can enjoy portraits outdoors overlooking the Falls before heading inside for your ceremony and reception. Cozy up and celebrate with up to 120 guests in this charming hidden gem.

Hotel Ulysses

Hotel Ulysses, a boutique hotel in Mount Vernon, is perfect for your intimate micro-wedding. If you love lavish decor with a touch of class, this is the place for you. With three spaces to choose from for your event, Hotel Ulysses makes for the perfect your intimate celebration, welcome party, or rehearsal dinner. Hotel Ulysses also makes a great getting ready space for your Baltimore wedding.

Hotel Revival

Nestled in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, Hotel Revival is a one-of-a-kind space. Perfect for your micro wedding. Forget the baren, cookie cutter hotel rooms you typically think of. The design of Hotel Revival is full of art and modern amenities, making for a creative backdrop for your unique event. The Hotel also makes for a great getting ready space for your Baltimore wedding.

Rye Street Tavern

Rye Street Tavern is a restaurant and event space situated on the water in the Sagamore Spirit property. With various spaces to choose from accommodating from 16 – 100 guests, this space is perfect for a number of celebrations. The space’s design combines historic charm and modern sophistication. Bringing in wood, steel, leather, glass, and stone, for a truly unique, welcoming, and lively space for your event.

The Ivy Hotel

Gorgeous, romantic, and welcoming is what you’ll feel when you enter The Ivy Hotel in Mount Vernon, Baltimore. This historic hotel is your go to space for a weekend celebration with 54 of your favorite people. You can choose between an indoor or outdoor celebration, or a combination of the two. The possibilities are endless for your intimate celebration.

The Belvedere Hotel

Now typically when I think of the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore, I think of their more classic Grand Ballroom. But that’s not their only event space. If you’re looking for a modern space, check out the 13th Floor. For up to 85 guests. For a more casual event, check out the hotel’s prohibition era bar, The Owl Bar, which can accommodate 40-70 guests.

Looking for more in Baltimore? Check out this engagement session in Fells Point and Cylburn Arboretum.

If you are a couple reading this, I’d love to chat about your Baltimore wedding day or engagement session! Please feel free to reach out. Now booking for 2025 and 2026 weddings.

Nicole Simensky Photography is a Baltimore wedding photographer for the modern couple, bringing bold emotional storytelling to your wedding day. Through a calm and comfortable approach, your wedding memories will be captured authentically. Nicole Simensky Photography serves Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, and Central PA.